Book on Vietnam-Russia labour cooperation published

A book praising the labour cooperation between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union while building Hoa Binh hydro power plant, the Southeast Asia’s largest hydro power plant has been published in Russia .

The 260-page book includes numerous photos and memories by Vietnamese and Russian experts, who used to take part in the construction of the project.

The book’s preface was written by Vladimir Buiyanov, President of the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association and Dao Trong Thi, President of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association.

One of the book writers was Pavel Bogachenko, former head of experts of the former Soviet Union to the Hoa Binh hydro power plant project, who was awarded Vietnam ’s “Labour Hero” title.

The book recalled hard working days of thousands of Vietnamese workers and Russian experts at the project, praising their great contributions to develop the energy sector, a major area of Vietnam ’s economy and boost friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Russia./.